Our Libertarian Party of Utah annual convention was held at the Salt Lake downtown library on Saturday, May 16, from 11 AM to 1 PM. New officers were elected for the two year period until May, 2011. Next year, at about the same time, we will have our nominating convention, at which candidates for public office, including U.S. Senate and (probably) Utah Governor (special election) will be nominated. The following officers were re-elected: Andrew McCullough, Chair; Dylan McDonnell, Vice Chair; and Joe Buchman, Secretary. Welcome to our new Treasurer, Gene Bell, from Brigham City.

There is lots to do to help our party grow over the next year, before the next political campaign heats up. The campaign looks bigger than we expected, with the addition of the race for Governor; but this will give us an added chance to remain on the ballot be getting 2% of the statewide vote. Give some thought to what you can do to help us out next year.

And keep an eye on our calendar. The party has tended to be very quiet in past non-election years; but we have decided not to do that this year. Join us at Pride, at the summer baseball event, and at our regular social events in Salt Lake and Provo; and watch for new events in additional counties.

Big brother is watching us, whether in the guise of Democrats or Republicans. The State and nation need a real alternative, and we intend to work to give it to them.